Elina Has Built a New Home!

Your gift last year unlocked Elina's potential for a brighter future. Since then, she and the Nangurunya Community of 134 residents have had clean, reliable water. Your contribution has made a significant impact. Thank you for making a difference!

"[The] water is safe and clean for drinking, and for domestic use."

Before the Spring Protection

Like many in Kenya, 55-year-old Elina Nekesa is responsible for collecting water to meet daily water needs. Before last year’s water intervention, this task stole her time and negatively affected her.

Community members at the previous water source - before its protection.

Drinking the water caused severe consequences. Many in the community suffered from waterborne diseases that created health problems, affecting their daily lives. Limited accessibility also meant people wasted time collecting sufficient water to meet their needs. The difficult journey to collect water sapped their physical and emotional energy, creating roadblocks. For Elina, in particular, it lessened her opportunity to efficiently collect water and stay healthy.

"Before implementation of this project, the water point was opened to all agents of contamination. We used to fetch water using a jug; it used to be very tiresome for old-age women like me. During dry spells, the water source was overcrowded since it is the main source in this community. During rainy seasons, most of the community members were being affected by water-related diseases, which really impacted their health negatively," said Elina Nekesa.

Since the Spring Protection

Your generous gift last year was much more than a simple donation; it was a powerful statement about your commitment to this community and Elina’s future. By supporting the water solution, you made clean water an everyday reality, fostering hope for a brighter future.

Reliable and clean water lays the groundwork for improved health, education, and economic possibilities, allowing people to thrive. We frequently hear from those we interview that "water is life!"

"I am no longer prone to waterborne illness, as I used to be before. Right now, I have been able to engage in constructive development," said Elina.

"The best thing [about] living with clean water is that you are free from waterborne diseases, and you are able to progress development-wise as opposed to spending on medication treating water ailments."

The Future is Looking Bright!

A year ago, you made a difference for Elina and the rest of her community. This is just the first chapter of their story as access to clean water continues to improve their lives!

At The Water Project, we value sustainability and want to ensure that people continue to thrive. We commit to monitoring this project to ensure the water is always flowing and safe to consume. We inspect the system hardware, track water availability, conduct sanitary inspections, and collect water quality samples to identify risks. We work with our team on the ground to resolve them.

You gave Elina a crucial tool for achieving her dreams: access to clean water. Together, we can excitedly expect that with this precious resource, her enthusiasm and courage will help fulfill dreams.

"Since this waterpoint was completed, it [has] brought blessings upon my family. This is because drinking safe and clean water has helped me concentrate on farming activities as there are no more illnesses; hence, I am able to save a little amount of money [I] got on sales of [my] farm produce, and those savings has helped me to construct a decent house. And this is attributed to access to safe clean water," said Elina.